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Ford 540A

Ford 540A tractor
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The Ford 540A is an industrial tractor produced from 1981 to 1984. It features a Ford 3.3L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 55 hp (41.0 kW) with a gross power of 59 hp (44.0 kW). The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 6-speed manual-reversing, 8-speed manual-shift, and 4-speed torque converter. It has two-wheel drive with optional differential lock and hydrostatic power steering. The tractor supports various attachments such as a front-end loader and backhoe, with detailed specifications for each. It has a wheelbase of 81 inches (205 cm), weighs between 4,615 lbs to 11,500 lbs depending on configuration, and features multiple PTO options. The Ford 540A is designed for industrial use with robust hydraulics and electrical systems.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 540A

Power

Engine:55 hp (41.0 kW)
PTO (claimed):52 hp (38.8 kW)
Engine (gross):59 hp (44.0 kW)

Engine

Type:Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel, liquid-cooled
Power:55 hp (41.0 kW)
Torque:157 lb-ft (212.9 Nm)
Starter:electric
Rated RPM:2200
Torque RPM:1200
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:4.4x4.4 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Compression:16.3:1
Displacement:201 ci (3.3 L)
Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)
Power (gross):59 hp (44.0 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:11 qts (10.4 L)

Height

Hood:52.6 inches (133 cm)
ROPS:87 inches (2-post) (220 cm), 92.2 inches (4-post) (234 cm), 101.3 inches (TLB 4-post) (257 cm)

Weight

Base:4,615 lbs (2093 kg)
Max rear axle:11,500 lbs (5216 kg), 10,450 lbs (SAE J43) (4740 kg)
Loader backhoe:11,500 lbs (5 kg)
Loader tractor:9,100 lbs (4127 kg)
Max front axle:9,000 lbs (4082 kg), 5,130 lbs (SAE J43) (2326 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:16 gal (60.6 L)
Loader:11 gal (41.6 L)
Backhoe:18 gal (68.1 L)
Steering:4.6 qts (4.4 L)
Independent PTO:12.1 gal (45.8 L)
Hydraulic system:8.5 gal (32.2 L)

Electrical

Battery AH:128
Battery CCA:750
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:32, 51 (optional)
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:8.5 gal (32.2 L), 12.1 gal (independent PTO) (45.8 L), 11 gal (loader) (41.6 L), 18 gal (backhoe) (68.1 L)
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow:5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm), 8.0 gpm (independent PTO) (30.3 lpm), 22.5 gpm (loader/backhoe) (85.2 lpm)
Steering flow:5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm)
Steering capacity:4.6 qts (4.4 L)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post ROPS. Four-post ROPS canopy optional. High-clearance four-post with backhoe.
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power
Differential lock:optional

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Years made:1981 - 1984
Manufacturer:Ford

Attachments

Backhoe:Ford 765 12ft Backhoe: Bucket width 12 inches (30 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (cemetery) (91 cm), Digging depth 151 inches (383 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth 149 inches (378 cm), 8-Foot flat digging depth 131 inches (332 cm), Reach from pivot 199 inches (505 cm), Loading height 124 inches (314 cm), Bucket force 8,800 lbs (3991 kg), Dipperstick force 5,110 lbs (2317 kg)
Front-end loader:745 Loader: 2,800 lbs lift (full at pin) (1270 kg), 4,500 lbs breakout (2041 kg), 45° dump, 24 inches reach (dumped) (60 cm), 22° rollback (ground line), 100° rollback (raised), 30° rollback (at carry), 127 inches height (at pin) (322 cm), 101 inches clearance (dumped) (256 cm), raise: 3.7s, dump: 2.4s, lower: 2.0s, Bucket width: 67.5 inches (171 cm), Bucket capacity: 0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m)

Transmission

Options:6-speed, 8-speed, 4-speed torque converter
Manual-shift:8 forward and 2 reverse gears, oil capacity 12.7 qts (12.0 L)
Manual-reversing:6 forward and 4 reverse gears, oil capacity 12.7 qts (12.0 L)
Torque converter:4 forward and reverse gears, oil capacity 19 qts (18.0 L), torque multiplication ratio of 2.78:1, stall speed of 2,050 RPM

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):3,080 lbs (1397 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:67.6 inches (171 cm), 85 inches (backhoe transport) (215 cm)
Length:122 inches (309 cm), 192 inches (loader tractor) (487 cm), 277 inches (tractor backhoe) (703 cm)
Wheelbase:81 inches (205 cm)
Rear tread:61 inches (154 cm)
Front tread:55 inches (139 cm)
Ag rear tires:16.9-24, 14.9-24
Ag front tires:7.50-16, 11.00L-16
Ground clearance:13 inches (33 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission (optional), independent (optional)
Rear PTO Type:540

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